Scientists test 'Living Medicine' for rare genetic disorder

NCT ID NCT05948020

Summary

This small, early-stage study tested whether a specially designed probiotic could safely help children with PKU. Fifteen children took either the probiotic or a placebo for 20 days. Researchers measured if the probiotic lowered the harmful phenylalanine levels in their blood and checked for side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Fudan University

    Shanghai, China

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